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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

 
TFN asked delegates at The Gathering their views on Alex Salmond's case for independence event held this morning in Glasgow.

 
First Minister Alex Salmond commits to working in partnership with charities at Scotland's third sector Gathering

 
In celebration of TFN’s new look and the 10th anniversary of the Gathering, we asked our readers what they are most proud of about their charity?

 
Jobs & Business Glasgow's Clare Ferry outlines just how valuable a board can be to a social enterprise

 
Adrienne Airlie argues charities should respond to recent negative media coverage of the role of trustees with a robust approach to governance

 
Susan Smith, editor of TFN explores the ethics of embracing citizen reporting.

 
As the independence referendum looms, charities should be aware of the dangers of discriminating against staff members for political beliefs

 
The decision to uphold St Margaret’s adoption agency's appeal was a significant moment in the story of Scottish charity law.

 
The influence that some industries seem to have over public policy should be of concern to us all.